SHRM-SCP/CP Crash Course (Apr 28) – Looking for a good introduction into the SHRM Competency model?Sitting for the SCP/CP certification exam?This one day, fast paced, chock full of information intense course is available for those wanting to enhance competencies and for those who want to reinforce what was learned in preparation for the exam.Continental breakfast/snacks served. Register now, www.hrtampa.org

SHRM Essentials (May 1 to May 29) – For the newer HR professional, for college students seeking an understanding of HR principles, and for all supervisors and managers who could benefit from understanding and applying HR practices (hiring, interviewing, training and development, employment law, and more).Offer this program to leaders who are expected to engage, inspire and motivate, and who understand the importance of their role in these outcomes.This five-week program will meet one evening a week (2.5 hours/night).Attendees who successfully complete this program will receive a SHRM HR Essentials certification. Register now, www.hrtampa.org

HR Essentials, May 1 to May 26, Tuesdays, 6pm to 8:30pm; South Univ., 4401 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa
$385 for HR Tampa Members (cost of materials), $585 for non-HR Tampa Members

2018 Summer Certification/Roundtable Programs:

HR Strategy Roundtable – Meeting each quarter, roundtable participants will share and learn best practices through peer discussions, while being introduced to research relating to exceptional HR practices, competencies, and strategies.Limited seats available; meeting one evening/quarter.This program is recommended for experienced practitioners who strive to enhance business acumen with organizational development, human behavior, and culture design strategies.

HR Coaching for Excellence (Summer/Fall; May start) – This six-month program brings coaching skills to supervisors and HR professionals.Meeting one Saturday morning every month, participants will learn coaching skills and will then apply these talents over the month with the goal of enhancing employee relations, productivity, self-awareness, and business results while building trust through relationship development.This program is designed for any professional who is seeking to understand human motivation and enhance interpersonal, intrapersonal, team and organizational relationships.Mark your calendars now; look for more information over the next month.Call Dr. Patricia Sullivan for more information – 215.421.4242, or write – certification@hrtampa.org.

PHR/SPHR Prep Course (Fall; September start) - Using the All in One PHR/SPHR HR Certification Exam Guide, this 10-week certification prep course will be offered in the evenings, as well as one Saturday Crash Course offered at the end to recap the materials.This program is perfect for the experienced HR professional who wants to earn PHR/SPHR certification, and for those seeking a deeper understand of the knowledge needed to excel in HR roles.

If you are one of the many professionals who took advantage of the SHRM-SCP/CP certification survey – which gave you these credits based on your SPHR/PHR certification status, this is the year to recertify.The month to certify is the month of your birthday.

To continue your SHRM-SCP/CP certification, please log into your SHRM account soon and begin the process of posting credit hours, and learning about the process.

SHRM/HRCI AUDITS

There is an increasing number of audits taking place with the HR professional certifications.PLEASE remember to store your verification credits in a safe place.Keep them for a year after the recertification process (e.g. if you recertify May 2018, keep your records until May 2019 or later).

WORKFORCE READINESS UPDATE (Spring 2018)
Bernie Currie

1.HR Tampa Launches #HRCONNECT – As a result of our membership survey, we are pleased to announce the first networking social to be held at Argosy University (Hwy 275 & Howard Avenue) in Tampa on Thursday, 3/22/18 from 5pm-7pm.Food, beer and wine will be provided for this informal event and we hope you can join us.If you are seeking an HR job or are an employer or recruiting firm that has available HR jobs, WE WANT TO SEE YOU THERE!!

2.HR Tampa May Chapter Meeting to Host the Honorable Judge Gregory Holder – As a continuation of our commitment to the U.S. Military, we’re excited to present to you this amazing presentation on “How to become a veteran-friendly workplace” which promises to be captivating, informational and challenging to all in attendance.For more details about Judge Holder, contact him via https://www.linkedin.com/in/judge-gregory-holder-38788b125/ at your earliest convenience.Register early for this one-time event!

3.HR Prodigy Needs Volunteers – Are you interested in introducing the HR profession to high-school students, the underserved or the disabled?HR Tampa is looking for passionate and professional volunteers for this critical, and life-changing area poised to mold the next generation. Let the change in others begin with a change in YOU!

4.HR Tampa Joins Representative Kathy Castor / Puerto Rico Task Force – As we are aware, hurricane activity devastated many parts of the south, and there are still segments of Puerto Rico that remain without power.HR Tampa has been contacted by Representative Kathy Castor’s office to assist with displaced citizens seeking employment in the Tampa area and WE ARE GLAD TO HELP!

5.HR Tampa & ESGR join the Marines – On 3/2/18, HR Tampa continued its partnership with the Employer Support of the Guard and the Reserves by joining the military for Marine Day on Gandy Boulevard.HR Tampa was fortunate to conduct an employer panel addressing key transition points with a favorable response. Many thanks to Melissa Robinson, our Past-President of HR Tampa, for her leadership in this event and to Colleen Trout from ESGR for making this event possible.

For details regarding these or other Workforce Readiness activities, contact Bernie Currie via phone (813.624.9681) if you would like to become more involved.

In our careers, we should always take steps to learn more about our profession.Luckily, I was able to attend a conference that taught me many valuable lessons in HR and ideas for our HR Tampa Student Chapter.

On Saturday, March 3rd, 2018, I attended a SHRM Student Chapter Conference.This conference was hosted by Rollins College, their SHRM Student Chapter, and GOSHRM. Rollins College is located in Winter Park, FL near Orlando.They have a beautiful campus with historic buildings.The event was held from 8:30am until 4pm and was wonderfully organized and educational.

The event started with registration and an overview of the events for the day.The educational sessions included: emotional intelligence, the future of HR and OD, owning your HR career, establishing trust, learning to play, turning a “no” into a “yes,” and dealing with bad bosses.

At the end of the conference there was a raffle for giveaways.I won a trip to the Annual HR Florida Conference and Expo in August. This trip is valued at over $300 and was the grand prize.I was exstatic to win and am looking very forward to attending the conference!

From this experience, I was able to learn about how to develop my career in HR.There are many wonderful people employed in HR that want to offer their advice and assistance.

Our HR Tampa College Relations Committee has discussed plans to host a similar event in September which would increase student interest in our chapter.We have many exciting plans for the year. I am elated to have such a great team of professionals to work alongside me and am looking forward to many educational events and activities for the chapter.

SHRM FOUNDATION NEWS

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The SHRM Foundation will award 220 scholarships in 2018, with 110 awarded this spring to individuals seeking a SHRM certification. Ten of these scholarships are reserved for SHRM members who have advanced veteran hiring in a professional or volunteer capacity.Deadline: April 10, 2018

New in 2018 – Forty scholarships will support individuals who are recertifying their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, with 20 awarded this spring. Deadline: April 10, 2018

GET INVOLVED

Do you have a desire to get involved with HR Tampa? HR Tampa's membership has grown so much that we are finding we need additional help on some of our committees in order to meet our goals this year. If you are interested in participating on a committee with HR Tampa, then we want you. We have great opportunities to participate in Social Media, HR Tampa Conference & Expo, Workforce Readiness, and College Relations, just to name a few.

Get Involved......you will not regret it!! If interested please send an email with your name and contact information to presidentelect@hrtampa.org.

DIVERSITY CORNER

“Have you or another HR Tampa member done something bragworthy within the Diversity & Inclusion space? If so, let us know!

As a Chapter, we are asking our members to share successful programs, initiatives and general best practices related to D&I to our members. We also want to deservingly highlight the professionals who are moving this much needed focus forward in our community.

Together, we can work together to share our successes (and failures) to assist other professionals in Tampa elevate and understand that every bit of effort in this area counts. Please share this information with us at Diversity@HRTampa.organd include your name, company, and a description of the program, initiative or best practice.”

Advertising opportunities - advertise open HR positions on our Job Board for FREE or at a discounted rate (Please see web page for non-members cost).

Volunteer opportunities in the community in your profession.

Special Events, Conferences, and Expos to earn continuing education credits.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are excited about our 2018 event calendar and we have sponsorship opportunities available. If you know of anyone who might be interested in sponsoring a monthly meeting, networking event, participating in our Conference & Expo or advertising on our website or in this newsletter, please contact our Sponsorship Chair, Debby Erdahl, SHRM-CP, PHR at sponsors@hrtampa.org.

HR Tampa is dedicated to help members get the most out of their membership. Here are some ways to jump start your next opportunity:

Check out our job boards for the latest HR jobs available in this market

Bring your resume and personal business cards to the monthly chapter meetings and NETWORK

LinkedIn with other HR Tampa members

If you are in transition and haven’t renewed your membership with HR Tampa due to financial restrictions, HR Tampa provides prior-year active members who are unemployed at the time of the membership renewal, a one-time opportunity to rejoin as a Basic member for up to one year!

HR TAMPA is the premier professional association for human resource professionals in Tampa Bay and one of Florida's largest and most active chapters. We are a vibrant group of over 600 HR professionals who are seeking to promote greater understanding of the human resource function through group interaction and the presentation of various related topics at our monthly meetings, network happy hours, new member orientations, and educational expos. Visit HR TAMPA Online at www.hrtampa.org.

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